From Our Correspondent
TURA, Dec 28: Rural folks from Betasing and Rerapara C&RD Block in South West Garo Hills (SWGH) were sensitised on central schemes and their benefits during block level programmes organised on consecutively on Wednesday and Thursday by the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) as part of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY).
In Betasing, the programme was held at the block headquarters in Betasing MFC, wherein key officials such as Central Prabhari Officer Sameer Pandey, IRS, and SWGH ADC and District Nodal Officer, VBSY, RZD Shira were present. The event saw active participation from various line departments and agencies, including Health, PHE (JJM), MSRLS, Food and Civil Supplies department and more.
In a similar vein, the programme under Rerapara Block took place at BNRGSK Building, Gandhipara Garo.
Sameer Pandey, IRS, and A Ch Momin, BDO, Rerapara C&RD block, along with other block functionaries, led the engagement with representatives from Health, PHE (JJM), MSRLS, among others.
The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, organised by DRDA, Betasing C&RD Block, and Rerapara C&RD Block, aims to inform and empower citizens about the central government’s flagship schemes and programmes. Focused on reaching vulnerable populations, the campaign strives to raise awareness and facilitate the delivery of welfare schemes to target beneficiaries. The ongoing Yatra, part of the Hamara Sankalp Viksit Bharat campaign, is set to continue until January 26, 2024.
Speaking about the initiative, Sameer Pandey emphasized the government’s commitment to extending schemes and welfare programs to the remotest villages, highlighting that the Yatra serves as a crucial platform for achieving this goal.
RZD Shira, at Betasing Block, stressed the programme’s main objective, ensuring all beneficiaries avail benefits from Central Government flagship schemes. The Medical Department conducted screenings for non-communicable diseases, contributing to the overall well-being of participants.
The Block Development Officer (BDO) of Betasing, CRN Sangma, welcomed participants and provided an insightful introduction to Vikshit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.
In Rerapara Block, A Ch. Momin reiterated the program’s main objective, emphasizing its importance in reaching every last village and ensuring all target beneficiaries benefit from the central schemes.
